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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Anthony, KS

Unit Drilling Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Unit Drilling Company ranks #14,424 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty0% serious
$23,650
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#14,424
of 99,447 penalized employers

Unit Drilling Company in Anthony, KS has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $23,650. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Unit Drilling Company 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #14,424 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Against the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Parker Surveying, Inc. in Gibsonia, PA is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#14,424
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Unit Drilling Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Unit Drilling Company runs far above peers (5.2x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$23,650 Bottom 15% least affordable more affordable than 15% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Unit Drilling Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNORTEX FIELD SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23SAMSON RESOURCES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CAPSTAR DRILLING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MACK ENERGY CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3OIL STATES INDUSTRIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GESELL'S PUMP SALES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LUCKY SERVICES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LUCKY SERVICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CUDD PRESSURE CONTRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WELL FOAM, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0EOG RESOURCES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0UPLAND ROCK INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0FIVE STAR OILFIELD S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WPM CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0GRANITE ROCK COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0J.R. RESOURCES, L.P., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SCIENTIFIC DRILLING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ROCK OF AGES CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PATTERSON-UTI DRILLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MERCER, FRASER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Unit Drilling Company, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Unit Drilling Company has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Unit Drilling Company in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector: Unit Drilling Company is the #108 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,117 employers with nonzero fines ($23,650).

How Unit Drilling Company Compares

Unit Drilling Company's 1.50 violations per inspection compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector average of 3.1 violations per employer.

Against the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (5.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-02-12

Last Inspection

2014-02-12

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$11,825

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $11,825 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

33.3% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$47,300

Current Penalty Amount

$23,650

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $23,650 from the initial assessment of $47,300. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

How Unit Drilling Company compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector, which has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Unit Drilling Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.2
Violations 3 3.1
Total Penalty $23,650 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $11,825 $2,042
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Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Unit Drilling Company, both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($23,650 here).

Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company $23,535 CA Helmerich & Payne, INC. $23,500 TX Oil Patch Group, INC. $23,801 TX Arcosa LWFP, LLC $23,990 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Nortex Field Services, INC. 2 insp. Sherman, TX Samson Resources 2 insp. Glenrock, WY Capstar Drilling INC 2 insp. Lusk, WY Mack Energy Corporation 2 insp. Artesia, NM

Nearby & Similar Employers in Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

Aztec Well Servicing Co
Indiana, PA
0 inspections $0
Straight Line Construction
Freer, TX
0 inspections $0
Parker Surveying, Inc.
Gibsonia, PA
0 inspections $0
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company
Corona, CA
8 inspections $23,535
Landmark Drilling, LLC
Dighton, KS
2 inspections $23,800

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Unit Drilling Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Unit Drilling Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Unit Drilling Company have? ▼
Unit Drilling Company has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $23,650.
How many OSHA inspections has Unit Drilling Company had? ▼
Unit Drilling Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-02-12 and the most recent on 2014-02-12. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Unit Drilling Company? ▼
Unit Drilling Company has been assessed $23,650 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $47,300 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Unit Drilling Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Unit Drilling Company has 0 serious violations, and 1 repeat violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Unit Drilling Company operate in? ▼
Unit Drilling Company operates in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector (NAICS code 213111). This industry has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,098 total OSHA inspections and $10.41M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Unit Drilling Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Unit Drilling Company ranks #14,424 (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Unit Drilling Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Unit Drilling Company's total OSHA penalty of $23,650 is above the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer (5.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Parker Surveying, Inc. in Gibsonia, PA is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $0 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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